Microjoin.BA

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It does not spread automatically using its own means.

Affected platforms:

Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

July 25, 2009

Detection updated on:

July 25, 2009

Statistics

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Brief Description

Microjoin.BA is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions: screenlogging, stealing personal data, etc.

Microjoin.BA does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.

Visible Symptoms

Microjoin.BA is easy to recognize, as it shows the following symptoms: